Equity / Emerging Markets
A dedicated emerging markets allocation. Seeks to provide long term growth of capital through a diversified portfolio of developing country equities with an emphasis on companies growing faster than their global peers and/or trading at substantial discount.
Overview
Key information
Objective
The fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital growth.
Types of investments
The fund invests primarily in developing country equity securities.
Distinguishing characteristics
The fund invests at least 90% of its net assets in common stock and other equity securities of issuers in developing countries.
Portfolio restrictions
The fund may invest no more than 10% of its assets in securities of issuers that are in a developing country that is not a Qualified Market. Qualified Markets are countries that have securities markets designated for investment by the funds investment adviser after taking into account, among other factors, market liquidity, the availability of information about the market and the impact of applicable government regulation. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in securities of issuers that are not in developing countries, provided that at least 75% of such issuers' assets are in developing countries, or such issuers derive or expect to derive at least 75% of their total revenue or profits from goods or services produced in or sales made in developing countries.
Key facts
Fund inception
5/30/86
Fund assets (millions)
$1,289.0
As of 11/30/24 (updated monthly)
Companies/issuers
126
Holdings of 11/30/24 (updated monthly)
Regular dividends paid 5
Dec.
Capital gains paid 5
Dec.
Portfolio turnover (%) tooltip: Portfolio turnover is the portion of a portfolio's holdings sold and replaced with new securities annually, usually expressed as a percentage of the portfolio's total assets. For example, a portfolio with a turnover of 25% holds assets for an average of about four years, while a portfolio with a turnover of 100% holds assets for one year. 6
34
Fiscal year-end
June
Prospectus date
9/1/24
CUSIP
290886 30 8
Fund number
26115
Portfolio managers9, 10
Portfolio managers years of experience are as of the previous calendar year end.
Arthur Caye
Principal Investment Officer
27 years of investment industry experience
19 years with Capital Group
7 years managing fund
Eu-Gene Cheah
26 years of investment industry experience
26 years with Capital Group
7 years managing fund
Patricio Ciarfaglia
22 years of investment industry experience
15 years with Capital Group
<1 year managing fund
Victor Kohn
40 years of investment industry experience
38 years with Capital Group
29 years managing fund
Returns
Investment results1, 2
Total returns for periods ended 11/30/24 (%)
- ●REFGX
- ●Index
| Fund | Daily YTD | 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y | Lifetime |
|---|
Index data refers to the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) tooltip: MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) is a broad measure of market results for investment companies that invest in developing markets. Returns for the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) were calculated using the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Global Composite Index from May 30, 1986, to December 31, 1987, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends gross of withholding taxes from January 1, 1988, to December 31, 2000, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes from January 1, 2001 to November 30, 2007, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes thereafter. The index is unmanaged, and results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of commissions, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes..
Daily YTD as of 12/24/24.
Fund inception: 5/30/86. Index lifetime is based on inception date of the fund.
Returns greater than one year are annualized.
Success metrics
As of 9/30/24 (updated quarterly)
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Success Rate (%) tooltip: The success rate is the percentage of time when the return of a portfolio is greater than the return of its respective index. It is calculated by dividing the number of periods the portfolio outpaced the index by the total number of periods.
100
| Average rolling monthly return (%) tooltip: Average rolling return provides the average return for the portfolio across all periods within the specified timeframe. | 14.83 |
| Average rolling monthly index return (%) tooltip: Average rolling index return provides the average return for the index across all periods within the specified timeframe. | 12.70 |
| Average outpaced rolling monthly return (%) tooltip: Average outpaced rolling return is the average percentage the portfolio outpaced the index in periods where the portfolio return was greater than the index for the specified timeframe. | 6.86 |
| Average lagging rolling monthly return (%) tooltip: Average lagged rolling return is the average percentage the portfolio lagged the index in periods where the portfolio return was less than the index for the specified timeframe. | -3.67 |
| Average excess rolling monthly return (%) tooltip: Average excess rolling return is the average of the excess return between the portfolio and the index across all periods for the specified timeframe. | 2.12 |
Index data refers to the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) tooltip: MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) is a broad measure of market results for investment companies that invest in developing markets. Returns for the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) were calculated using the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Global Composite Index from May 30, 1986, to December 31, 1987, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends gross of withholding taxes from January 1, 1988, to December 31, 2000, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes from January 1, 2001 to November 30, 2007, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes thereafter. The index is unmanaged, and results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of commissions, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes..
Volatility & returns
As of 11/30/24 (updated monthly)
- ●REFGX
- ▲Other CG funds
- ■MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) tooltip: MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) is a broad measure of market results for investment companies that invest in developing markets. Returns for the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) were calculated using the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Global Composite Index from May 30, 1986, to December 31, 1987, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends gross of withholding taxes from January 1, 1988, to December 31, 2000, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes from January 1, 2001 to November 30, 2007, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes thereafter. The index is unmanaged, and results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of commissions, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes.
Risk measures8
As of 11/30/24 (updated monthly)
| Standard deviation tooltip: Annualized standard deviation (based on monthly returns) is a common measure of absolute volatility that tells how returns over time have varied from the mean. A lower number signifies lower volatility. | |
| REFGX | 18.04 |
| MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) tooltip: MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) is a broad measure of market results for investment companies that invest in developing markets. Returns for the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) were calculated using the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Global Composite Index from May 30, 1986, to December 31, 1987, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends gross of withholding taxes from January 1, 1988, to December 31, 2000, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes from January 1, 2001 to November 30, 2007, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes thereafter. The index is unmanaged, and results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of commissions, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes. | — |
| Sharpe ratio tooltip: Sharpe ratios use standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. The higher the number, the better the portfolio's historical risk-adjusted performance. | |
| REFGX | -0.48 |
| MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) tooltip: MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) is a broad measure of market results for investment companies that invest in developing markets. Returns for the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) were calculated using the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Global Composite Index from May 30, 1986, to December 31, 1987, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends gross of withholding taxes from January 1, 1988, to December 31, 2000, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes from January 1, 2001 to November 30, 2007, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes thereafter. The index is unmanaged, and results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of commissions, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes. | -0.40 |
| R-squared tooltip: R-squared is a measure of the correlation between a particular return and that of a benchmark index. A measure of 100 indicates that all of the return can be explained by movements in the benchmark. Generally the higher the R-squared measure, the more reliable the beta measurement will be. | 75 |
| Alpha tooltip: Alpha is a measure of the difference between a portfolio's actual returns and its expected results, given its level of risk as measured by beta. A positive alpha figure indicates the portfolio has performed better than its beta would predict. In contrast, a negative alpha indicates the portfolio has underperformed, given the expectations established by beta. | -8.56 |
| Beta tooltip: Beta relatively measures sensitivity to market movements over a specified period of time. The beta of the market (represented by the benchmark index) is equal to 1; a beta higher than 1 implies that a return was more volatile than the market. A beta lower than 1 suggests that a return was less volatile than the market. Generally the higher the R-squared measure, the more reliable the beta measurement will be. | 0.95 |
| Information ratio tooltip: The information ratio represents the excess return generated (over the market) per unit of relative risk as measured by tracking error. | -0.97 |
| Downside capture ratio tooltip: Ratio of a fund/model/composite's return during periods when the index was down, divided by the return of the index during those periods. For example, during periods when the index was down, a down-capture ratio greater than 100 indicates the fund/model/composite produced a lower return than the index. | 107 |
| Upside capture ratio tooltip: Ratio of a fund/model/composite's return during periods when the index was up, divided by the return of the index during those periods. For example, an up-capture ratio greater than 100 indicates the fund/model/composite produced a higher return than the index during periods when the index was up. | 83 |
| Tracking error tooltip: The tracking error is the standard deviation of the difference between the returns of an investment and its benchmark. | 9.00 |
| S&P 500 correlation tooltip: Correlation describes the strength of the association between a return and a benchmark. Correlation is shown on a scale from 1 to -1. The higher the positive correlation, the more closely the return and the benchmark moved relative to one another. The lower the negative correlation, the more the return and the benchmark diverged from one another. | 0.65 |
| MSCI ACWI correlation tooltip: Correlation describes the strength of the association between a return and a benchmark. Correlation is shown on a scale from 1 to -1. The higher the positive correlation, the more closely the return and the benchmark moved relative to one another. The lower the negative correlation, the more the return and the benchmark diverged from one another. | 0.76 |
Data calculated against the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) tooltip: MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) is a broad measure of market results for investment companies that invest in developing markets. Returns for the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) were calculated using the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Global Composite Index from May 30, 1986, to December 31, 1987, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends gross of withholding taxes from January 1, 1988, to December 31, 2000, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes from January 1, 2001 to November 30, 2007, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes thereafter. The index is unmanaged, and results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of commissions, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes.unless noted otherwise.
Prices & distributions
As of 12/24/24
- Price at nav ($)
- Price change ($)
- Price change (%)
| YTD dividends subtotal ($) | 0.00 |
| YTD cap gains subtotal ($) | 0.00 |
| YTD total distributions ($) | 0.00 |
Yield
As of 11/30/24 (updated monthly)
| 12-month distribution rates (at NAV, %) tooltip: The income per share paid by the fund over the past 12 months to an investor from dividends (including any special dividends). The distribution rate is expressed as a percentage of the current price.7 | 1.41 |
| 30-day SEC yield (gross/net %) tooltip: The 30-day SEC yield reflects the rate at which the fund is earning income on its current portfolio of securities calculated according to the standardized SEC formula; when applicable, it reflects the maximum sales charge. If shown, a net yield reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect during the period. Without waivers and/or reimbursements, the yield would be reduced. Gross yield does not adjust for any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect. | 1.63 / 1.63 |
Ratings are based on risk-adjusted returns.
Portfolio Composition
Asset mix
As of 11/30/24 (updated monthly)
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U.S. Equities1.9%
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Non-U.S. Equities95.6%
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U.S. Bonds0%
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Non-U.S. Bonds0%
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Cash, Equivalents & Other12, 132.5%
U.S. Equities | 1.9% |
Non-U.S. Equities | 95.6% |
U.S Bonds | — |
Non-U.S. Bonds | — |
Cash, Equivalents & Other | 2.5% |
Market capitalization
As of 9/30/24 (updated monthly)
- ●REFGX
- ●Index
| STRATEGY | Index | |
|---|---|---|
Highest quintile 82,302.4 — 733,646 | 17.4% | — |
Second quintile 18,652 — 79,486.1 | 22.9% | — |
Middle quintile 6,775.5 — 18,531.2 | 18.7% | — |
Fourth quintile 2,346 — 6,769.7 | 22.7% | — |
Lowest quintile 0 — 2,332.4 | 14.6% | — |
Cash | 3.4% | — |
Other | 0.2% | — |
REFGX
$131,224
Index
$128,652
Index data refers to the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index tooltip: MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (IMI) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure results of the large-, mid-, and small-capitalization segments of more than 20 emerging equity markets. Results reflect dividends net of withholding taxes. This index is unmanaged, and its results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of account fees, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes..
Morningstar Ownership Zone™14
As of 9/30/24 (updated quarterly)
Large Growth
Weighted average of holdings
75% of fund's stock holdings
Top equity holdings
As of 11/30/24 (updated monthly)
| REFGX | Index | |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Tencent | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| NetEase | 3.5% | 0.4% |
| Samsung Electronics | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Innovent Biologics | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| BeiGene | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| MediaTek | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Shenzhen Inovance Technology | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Hengrui Medicine | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| PT Bank Syariah Indonesia | 1.8% | — |
Index data refers to the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index tooltip: MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (IMI) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure results of the large-, mid-, and small-capitalization segments of more than 20 emerging equity markets. Results reflect dividends net of withholding taxes. This index is unmanaged, and its results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of account fees, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes..
Portfolio exposures
As of 11/30/24 (updated monthly)
| REGION | REFGX (%) | INDEX (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin America | 9.6 | 6.9 | ||
| Southeast Asia | 27.6 | 26.9 | ||
| Far East Asia | 52.9 | 53.0 | ||
| REGION | REFGX (%) | INDEX (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging Europe/Middle East/Africa | 4.4 | 12.5 | ||
| Other | 3.0 | 0.6 | ||
| Cash & Equivalents | 2.5 | — | ||
Index data refers to the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index tooltip: MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (IMI) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure results of the large-, mid-, and small-capitalization segments of more than 20 emerging equity markets. Results reflect dividends net of withholding taxes. This index is unmanaged, and its results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of account fees, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes.
| REGION | REFGX (%) | INDEX (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Latin America | 9.6 | 6.9 |
| Brazil | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Mexico | 5.1 | 1.8 |
| Southeast Asia | 27.6 | 26.9 |
| India | 19.3 | 21.4 |
| Indonesia | 5.7 | 1.6 |
| Philippines | 2.3 | 0.6 |
| Thailand | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Far East Asia | 52.9 | 53.0 |
| China | 29.8 | 24.1 |
| Korea, Republic of | 8.1 | 9.9 |
| Taiwan | 13.8 | 19.1 |
| Viet Nam | 1.2 | — |
| Emerging Europe/Middle East/Africa | 4.4 | 12.5 |
| Greece | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Kazakhstan | 1.4 | — |
| Nigeria | 0.3 | — |
| Russian Federation | 0.0 | — |
| Slovenia | 0.8 | — |
| South Africa | 1.4 | 3.1 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Other | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| Hong Kong | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Norway | 0.4 | — |
| United Kingdom | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| United States | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 2.5 | — |
Index data refers to the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index tooltip: MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (IMI) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure results of the large-, mid-, and small-capitalization segments of more than 20 emerging equity markets. Results reflect dividends net of withholding taxes. This index is unmanaged, and its results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of account fees, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes.
The New Geography of Investing15
As of 10/31/24 (updated monthly)
| Region | REFGX (%) | Index (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1.5 | 0.0 | |
| Canada | — | 0.0 | |
| Europe | 0.4 | 0.0 | |
| Japan | — | 0.0 | |
| Asia Pacific ex. Japan | 0.8 | 0.0 | |
| Emerging markets | 97.2 | 100.0 |
| Region | REFGX (%) | Index (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15 | 13 | |
| Canada | 0 | 0 | |
| Europe | 4 | 5 | |
| Japan | 1 | 2 | |
| Asia Pacific ex. Japan | 1 | 1 | |
| Emerging markets | 79 | 79 |
| Region | REFGX (%) | Index (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1.5 | 0.0 | |
| Canada | — | 0.0 | |
| Europe | 0.4 | 0.0 | |
| Japan | — | 0.0 | |
| Asia Pacific ex. Japan | 0.8 | 0.0 | |
| Emerging markets | 94.1 | 100.0 | |
| Cash & Equivalents | 3.3 | — |
| Region | REFGX (%) | Index (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Equity portion breakdown by domicile | ||
| United States | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Canada | — | 0.0 |
| Europe | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Japan | — | 0.0 |
| Asia-Pacific ex. Japan | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Emerging markets | 97.2 | 100.0 |
| Region | REFGX (%) | Index (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EQUITY PORTION BREAKDOWN BY REVENUE | ||
| United States | 15 | 13 |
| Canada | 0 | 0 |
| Europe | 4 | 5 |
| Japan | 1 | 2 |
| Asia-Pacific ex. Japan | 1 | 1 |
| Emerging markets | 79 | 79 |
| Region | REFGX (%) | Index (%) |
|---|---|---|
| FUND BREAKDOWN BY DOMICILE | ||
| United States | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Canada | — | 0.0 |
| Europe | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Japan | — | 0.0 |
| Asia-Pacific ex. Japan | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Emerging markets | 94.1 | 100.0 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 3.3 | — |
Index data refers to the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index tooltip: MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (IMI) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure results of the large-, mid-, and small-capitalization segments of more than 20 emerging equity markets. Results reflect dividends net of withholding taxes. This index is unmanaged, and its results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of account fees, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes..
Fees & Expenses
Fees
As of the most recent prospectus
Annual management fees (%) | 0.62 |
Other expenses (%) | 0.12 |
Service 12b-1 (%) | n/a |
Expense ratio
REFGX (gross/net %) 3 | 0.74/0.74 |
Morningstar Emerging Markets Stock Retirement, Large median (%) 16 As of 9/30/24 (updated quarterly) | 0.97 |
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Investing in developing markets may be subject to additional risks, such as significant currency and price fluctuations, political instability, differing securities regulations and periods of illiquidity, which are detailed in the fund's prospectus. Investments in developing markets have been more volatile than investments in developed markets, reflecting the greater uncertainties of investing in less established economies. Individuals investing in developing markets should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in the value of their investments.
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YTD (year-to-date return): For the period from January 1 of the current year to the date shown or from inception date if first offered after January 1 of the current year.
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When applicable, returns for less than one year are not annualized, but calculated as cumulative total returns.
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Expense ratios are as of each fund's prospectus/characteristics statement available at the time of publication.
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Market capitalization data is provided by FactSet. Due to differing calculation methods, the figures shown here may differ from those calculated by Capital Group.
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The months indicated for dividends and capital gains paid represent the anticipated current year ex-dividend date schedule for all share classes.
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Portfolio turnover is as of the most recent prospectus/characteristics statement.
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The distribution rate reflects the fund's past dividends paid to shareholders and may differ from the fund's SEC yield which reflects the rate at which the fund is earning income on its current portfolio of securities. The distribution rate reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect during the period. Without waivers and/or reimbursements, it would be reduced.
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Calculated by Morningstar. Due to differing calculation methods, the figures shown here may differ from those calculated by Capital Group.
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Reflects current team at the time of publication.
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Victor D. Kohn will be retiring from the firm and will transition out of the fund effective 4/1/2025. Patricio Ciarfaglia will be disclosed as a portfolio manager effective 12/1/2024. Eu-Gene Cheah will transition out of the fund, and Saurav Jain will be disclosed as a portfolio manager effective 1/1/2025.
(Emerging Markets Growth Fund)
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Accrued income and the timing of its settlement, as well as classification of convertible bonds as debt or equity, can cause slight variations in the balances displayed in different portfolio composition breakdowns.
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Includes cash, short-term securities, other assets less liabilities, accruals, derivatives and forwards. It may also include investments in money market or similar funds managed by the investment adviser or its affiliates that are not offered to the public.
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Figures include convertible securities. The equity breakdown by revenue reflects the portfolio's publicly traded equity holdings and excludes cash (and fixed income securities, if applicable). Underlying revenue data were compiled by MSCI and account for disparities in the way companies report their revenues across geographic segments. MSCI breaks out each company's reported revenues into country-by-country estimates. MSCI provides revenue data figures based on a proprietary, standardized model. Revenue exposure at the portfolio and index level was calculated by using FactSet, which takes these company revenue exposures and multiplies by the company's weighting in the portfolio and index. In this breakdown, Israel has been included in Europe.
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Effective duration
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Average coupon
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The average coupon is the weighted average coupon rate of all the bond holdings.
Index Correlation
Correlation describes the strength of the association between a return and a benchmark. Correlation is shown on a scale from 1 to -1. The higher the positive correlation, the more closely the return and the benchmark moved relative to one another. The lower the negative correlation, the more the return and the benchmark diverged from one another.
Correlation describes the strength of the association between a return and a benchmark. Correlation is shown on a scale from 1 to -1. The higher the positive correlation, the more closely the return and the benchmark moved relative to one another. The lower the negative correlation, the more the return and the benchmark diverged from one another.
Beta
Beta relatively measures sensitivity to market movements over a specified period of time. The beta of the market (represented by the benchmark index) is equal to 1; a beta higher than 1 implies that a return was more volatile than the market. A beta lower than 1 suggests that a return was less volatile than the market. Generally the higher the R-squared measure, the more reliable the beta measurement will be.
Beta relatively measures sensitivity to market movements over a specified period of time. The beta of the market (represented by the benchmark index) is equal to 1; a beta higher than 1 implies that a return was more volatile than the market. A beta lower than 1 suggests that a return was less volatile than the market. Generally the higher the R-squared measure, the more reliable the beta measurement will be.
Success Rate
The success rate is the percentage of time when the return of a portfolio is greater than the return of its respective index. It is calculated by dividing the number of periods the portfolio outpaced the index by the total number of periods.
The success rate is the percentage of time when the return of a portfolio is greater than the return of its respective index. It is calculated by dividing the number of periods the portfolio outpaced the index by the total number of periods.
MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index
MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (IMI) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure results of the large-, mid-, and small-capitalization segments of more than 20 emerging equity markets. Results reflect dividends net of withholding taxes. This index is unmanaged, and its results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of account fees, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes.
MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (IMI) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure results of the large-, mid-, and small-capitalization segments of more than 20 emerging equity markets. Results reflect dividends net of withholding taxes. This index is unmanaged, and its results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of account fees, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes.
Option adjusted spread
Option-adjusted spread is a yield-spread calculation used to value securities with embedded options.
Option-adjusted spread is a yield-spread calculation used to value securities with embedded options.
Information ratio
The information ratio represents the excess return generated (over the market) per unit of relative risk as measured by tracking error.
The information ratio represents the excess return generated (over the market) per unit of relative risk as measured by tracking error.
Average rolling return
Average rolling return provides the average return for the portfolio across all periods within the specified timeframe.
Average rolling return provides the average return for the portfolio across all periods within the specified timeframe.
MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked)
MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) is a broad measure of market results for investment companies that invest in developing markets. Returns for the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) were calculated using the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Global Composite Index from May 30, 1986, to December 31, 1987, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends gross of withholding taxes from January 1, 1988, to December 31, 2000, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes from January 1, 2001 to November 30, 2007, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes thereafter. The index is unmanaged, and results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of commissions, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes.
MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) is a broad measure of market results for investment companies that invest in developing markets. Returns for the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index (linked) were calculated using the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Global Composite Index from May 30, 1986, to December 31, 1987, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends gross of withholding taxes from January 1, 1988, to December 31, 2000, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes from January 1, 2001 to November 30, 2007, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Markets Index with dividends net of withholding taxes thereafter. The index is unmanaged, and results include reinvested dividends and/or distributions but do not reflect the effect of commissions, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes.
Average lagging rolling return
Average lagged rolling return is the average percentage the portfolio lagged the index in periods where the portfolio return was less than the index for the specified timeframe.
Average lagged rolling return is the average percentage the portfolio lagged the index in periods where the portfolio return was less than the index for the specified timeframe.
Standard deviation
Annualized standard deviation (based on monthly returns) is a common measure of absolute volatility that tells how returns over time have varied from the mean. A lower number signifies lower volatility.
Annualized standard deviation (based on monthly returns) is a common measure of absolute volatility that tells how returns over time have varied from the mean. A lower number signifies lower volatility.
Total Return Swap
A total return swap (TRS) is a contract between a total return payer and total return receiver. The payer usually pays the total return of agreed security to the receiver and receives a fixed/floating rate payment in exchange. The agreed (or referenced) security can be a bond, index, equity, loan, or commodity.
A total return swap (TRS) is a contract between a total return payer and total return receiver. The payer usually pays the total return of agreed security to the receiver and receives a fixed/floating rate payment in exchange. The agreed (or referenced) security can be a bond, index, equity, loan, or commodity.
12-month distribution rates
The income per share paid by the fund over the past 12 months to an investor from dividends (including any special dividends). The distribution rate is expressed as a percentage of the current price.
The income per share paid by the fund over the past 12 months to an investor from dividends (including any special dividends). The distribution rate is expressed as a percentage of the current price.
Price/Book
Price-to-book ratio compares a stock's market value to the value of total assets less total liabilities (book value). Adjusted for stock splits. Price-to-cash-flow (P/C) ratio is the average price to cash flow ratio of the individual stocks within a fund. Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio takes the current price of a stock divided by its earnings per share. The ratio reflects the cost of a given stock per dollar of current annual earnings and is the most common measure of a stock's expense. The higher the P/E, the more investors are paying, and therefore the more earnings growth they are expecting.
Price-to-book ratio compares a stock's market value to the value of total assets less total liabilities (book value). Adjusted for stock splits. Price-to-cash-flow (P/C) ratio is the average price to cash flow ratio of the individual stocks within a fund. Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio takes the current price of a stock divided by its earnings per share. The ratio reflects the cost of a given stock per dollar of current annual earnings and is the most common measure of a stock's expense. The higher the P/E, the more investors are paying, and therefore the more earnings growth they are expecting.
Credit Default Swap Index
The credit default swap index (CDX) is a benchmark financial instrument made up of credit default swaps (CDS) that have been issued by North American or emerging markets companies. Credit default swaps act like insurance policies offering a buyer protection in case of the borrower's default.
The credit default swap index (CDX) is a benchmark financial instrument made up of credit default swaps (CDS) that have been issued by North American or emerging markets companies. Credit default swaps act like insurance policies offering a buyer protection in case of the borrower's default.
Upside capture ratio
Ratio of a fund/model/composite's return during periods when the index was up, divided by the return of the index during those periods. For example, an up-capture ratio greater than 100 indicates the fund/model/composite produced a higher return than the index during periods when the index was up.
Ratio of a fund/model/composite's return during periods when the index was up, divided by the return of the index during those periods. For example, an up-capture ratio greater than 100 indicates the fund/model/composite produced a higher return than the index during periods when the index was up.
Duration times spread
A measure of fixed income securities' spread exposure, taking into account both spread duration and credit spread exposure.
A measure of fixed income securities' spread exposure, taking into account both spread duration and credit spread exposure.
Currency Weighting Short Breakdown
The exposure to a specific currency before taking into consideration any forward currency contracts that may increase or decrease that currency's exposure.
The exposure to a specific currency before taking into consideration any forward currency contracts that may increase or decrease that currency's exposure.
Spread duration
A measure of fixed income securities' sensitivity to spread movement.
A measure of fixed income securities' sensitivity to spread movement.
Downside capture ratio
Ratio of a fund/model/composite's return during periods when the index was down, divided by the return of the index during those periods. For example, during periods when the index was down, a down-capture ratio greater than 100 indicates the fund/model/composite produced a lower return than the index.
Ratio of a fund/model/composite's return during periods when the index was down, divided by the return of the index during those periods. For example, during periods when the index was down, a down-capture ratio greater than 100 indicates the fund/model/composite produced a lower return than the index.
Average rolling index return
Average rolling index return provides the average return for the index across all periods within the specified timeframe.
Average rolling index return provides the average return for the index across all periods within the specified timeframe.
Tracking error
The tracking error is the standard deviation of the difference between the returns of an investment and its benchmark.
The tracking error is the standard deviation of the difference between the returns of an investment and its benchmark.
30-day SEC yield
The 30-day SEC yield reflects the rate at which the fund is earning income on its current portfolio of securities calculated according to the standardized SEC formula; when applicable, it reflects the maximum sales charge. If shown, a net yield reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect during the period. Without waivers and/or reimbursements, the yield would be reduced. Gross yield does not adjust for any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect.
The 30-day SEC yield reflects the rate at which the fund is earning income on its current portfolio of securities calculated according to the standardized SEC formula; when applicable, it reflects the maximum sales charge. If shown, a net yield reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect during the period. Without waivers and/or reimbursements, the yield would be reduced. Gross yield does not adjust for any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect.
Yield Annualized 7-day SEC
7-Day SEC Yield: The 7-day SEC yield reflects the rate at which the fund is earning income on its current portfolio of securities calculated according to the standardized SEC formula; when applicable. If shown, a net yield reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect during the period. Without waivers and/or reimbursements, the yield would be reduced. Gross yield does not adjust for any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect.
7-Day SEC Yield: The 7-day SEC yield reflects the rate at which the fund is earning income on its current portfolio of securities calculated according to the standardized SEC formula; when applicable. If shown, a net yield reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect during the period. Without waivers and/or reimbursements, the yield would be reduced. Gross yield does not adjust for any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect.
Average excess rolling return
Average excess rolling return is the average of the excess return between the portfolio and the index across all periods for the specified timeframe.
Average excess rolling return is the average of the excess return between the portfolio and the index across all periods for the specified timeframe.
Yield to worst
Lower of Yield to Maturity or the bond's total return if put or call options are exercised prior to maturity but no default occurs.
Lower of Yield to Maturity or the bond's total return if put or call options are exercised prior to maturity but no default occurs.
Sharpe ratio
Sharpe ratios use standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. The higher the number, the better the portfolio's historical risk-adjusted performance.
Sharpe ratios use standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. The higher the number, the better the portfolio's historical risk-adjusted performance.
Price/Cash flow
Price-to-cash-flow (P/C) ratio is the average price to cash flow ratio of the individual stocks within a fund/model.
Price-to-cash-flow (P/C) ratio is the average price to cash flow ratio of the individual stocks within a fund/model.
Price/Earnings
Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio takes the current price of a stock divided by its earnings per share. The ratio reflects the cost of a given stock per dollar of current annual earnings and is the most common measure of a stock's expense. The higher the P/E, the more investors are paying, and therefore the more earnings growth they are expecting.
Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio takes the current price of a stock divided by its earnings per share. The ratio reflects the cost of a given stock per dollar of current annual earnings and is the most common measure of a stock's expense. The higher the P/E, the more investors are paying, and therefore the more earnings growth they are expecting.
Alpha
Alpha is a measure of the difference between a portfolio's actual returns and its expected results, given its level of risk as measured by beta. A positive alpha figure indicates the portfolio has performed better than its beta would predict. In contrast, a negative alpha indicates the portfolio has underperformed, given the expectations established by beta.
Alpha is a measure of the difference between a portfolio's actual returns and its expected results, given its level of risk as measured by beta. A positive alpha figure indicates the portfolio has performed better than its beta would predict. In contrast, a negative alpha indicates the portfolio has underperformed, given the expectations established by beta.
Yield to maturity
A bond's total return if held to maturity and no default occurs or options are exercised. Assumes coupons are paid on time and accounts for their present value. Assumes principal is returned at maturity.
A bond's total return if held to maturity and no default occurs or options are exercised. Assumes coupons are paid on time and accounts for their present value. Assumes principal is returned at maturity.
Category
In an effort to classify funds by what they own, as well as by their prospectus objectives and styles, Morningstar developed Morningstar Categories. While the prospectus objective identifies a fund's investment goals based on the wording in the fund prospectus, the Morningstar Category identifies funds based on their actual investment styles as measured by their underlying portfolio holdings (portfolio and other statistics over the past three years).
In an effort to classify funds by what they own, as well as by their prospectus objectives and styles, Morningstar developed Morningstar Categories. While the prospectus objective identifies a fund's investment goals based on the wording in the fund prospectus, the Morningstar Category identifies funds based on their actual investment styles as measured by their underlying portfolio holdings (portfolio and other statistics over the past three years).
R-squared
R-squared is a measure of the correlation between a particular return and that of a benchmark index. A measure of 100 indicates that all of the return can be explained by movements in the benchmark. Generally the higher the R-squared measure, the more reliable the beta measurement will be.
R-squared is a measure of the correlation between a particular return and that of a benchmark index. A measure of 100 indicates that all of the return can be explained by movements in the benchmark. Generally the higher the R-squared measure, the more reliable the beta measurement will be.
Portfolio turnover
Portfolio turnover is the portion of a portfolio's holdings sold and replaced with new securities annually, usually expressed as a percentage of the portfolio's total assets. For example, a portfolio with a turnover of 25% holds assets for an average of about four years, while a portfolio with a turnover of 100% holds assets for one year.
Portfolio turnover is the portion of a portfolio's holdings sold and replaced with new securities annually, usually expressed as a percentage of the portfolio's total assets. For example, a portfolio with a turnover of 25% holds assets for an average of about four years, while a portfolio with a turnover of 100% holds assets for one year.